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Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD

Gastroenterology
4.5 (184)
Map Pin Small Syosset, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD

Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Syosset, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 35 years of experience. They graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Optum Urgent Care - Glen Oaks. Dr. Hitscherich, completed a residency at Meml Sloan Kettering Canc Center|New York Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Med Center. Patients rated Dr. Hitscherich an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Hitscherich works at Optum Gastroenterology and Endoscopy in Syosset, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Diverticulosis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Hitscherich's Office Locations

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    Optum Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
    575 Underhill Blvd Ste 210, Syosset, NY 11791 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 261-6785

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    • Aetna
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    4.5
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    About Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1205872207
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Meml Sloan Kettering Canc Center|New York Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Med Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center|Ny Hosp
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Tufts University School of Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Optum Urgent Care - Glen Oaks

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    Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hitscherich is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Hitscherich has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Hitscherich works at Optum Gastroenterology and Endoscopy in Syosset, NY. View the full address on Dr. Hitscherich’s profile.

    Dr. Hitscherich has seen patients for Intestinal Diverticulosis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hitscherich on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    184 patients have reviewed Dr. Hitscherich. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hitscherich.

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